House fire escape routes

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House fires

When fire strikes, time is everything you can have as little as three or four minutes to escape to safety. Making a family fire escape plan can be a lifesaver. Once you’ve made your plan, you need to explain it to everyone who lives in your home, including children, as well as any visitors who are staying over. You then need to practice the plan, regularly walking through your escape route, especially with children. Remember, if you do come across a fire then get out, Stay out and call the fire brigade out.

Making a family fire escape plan

Know your escape route. The best escape route is often the normal way in and out of your home – normally your front or back door

Choose a second escape route in case the first one is blocked. You may want to draw a plan of your escape route, as this may help children visualise their way out. Practice your escape plan with all the family

If there are children, older people or people with disabilities or pets, plan how you will get them out